Research Article
Religion and mental health: theory and research
Article first published online: 12 MAR 2010
DOI: 10.1002/aps.240
Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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International Journal of Applied Psychoanalytic Studies
Special Issue: Spirituality, Mental Health and Wellbeing
Volume 7, Issue 2, pages 102–115, June 2010
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How to Cite
Levin, J. (2010), Religion and mental health: theory and research. Int. J. Appl. Psychoanal. Studies, 7: 102–115. doi: 10.1002/aps.240
Publication History
- Issue published online: 11 MAY 2010
- Article first published online: 12 MAR 2010
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Keywords:
- religion;
- spirituality;
- mental health;
- psychiatry;
- research
Abstract
This article provides an overview of psychiatric and mental health research on religion. First, conceptual models of religion and of mental health used throughout this literature are described. Second, published empirical research in this field is summarized, including findings from epidemiologic, clinical, and social and behavioral investigations. Third, promising theoretical perspectives for understanding a putative religion–mental health connection are elaborated. These are based on respective behavioral, biological, psychodynamic, and transpersonal interpretations of existing research findings. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.